DZS Academy: Data-driven internationalisation

13. 3. 2025 • 15:00-17:00

online webinar

Data-driven internationalisation

About

Join us for the Data-driven internationalisation interactive online workshop, where we will explore how universities can effectively use data to shape their internationalization strategies. This session will focus on different levels of strategic approaches to internationalization, methods for collecting and utilizing relevant data, and the role of institutional resources—particularly funding—in shaping internationalization efforts.


Key discussion points will include:

  • Data sources for internationalisation – What data universities use (e.g., MICHE, EAIE Barometer, IAU Global Survey, IIE Open Doors) and how it informs decision-making.
  • Tracking international activities – How universities collect and evaluate data on their international initiatives.
  • Strategic planning – How internationalization decisions are made within institutions, who is involved, and whether universities follow a comprehensive strategy or a program-specific approach.
  • Practical application – Identifying the most useful types of data and how to leverage them effectively in institutional planning.


This session is ideal for university staff engaged in internationalisation and strategic planning, providing practical tools to enhance data-driven decision-making.

Speakers

Sylvia Jons

Accomplished professional in the field of international higher education initiatives, specializing in fostering strategic global partnerships. With a wealth of experience in programs such as the Global Fulbright Program, Brazil Scientific Mobility Program, Whitaker Biomedical Program, USAID, and IIE’s Generation Study Abroad, Sylvia is an expert in developing and nurturing international collaborations. As the Director of the IIE Center for International Partnerships, she plays a vital role in driving impactful global educational initiatives. Sylvia’s deep understanding of the intricacies of international partnerships has been honed through her previous positions at institutions like the University of Nebraska-System and organizations like APAIE.

<h2>Sylvia Jons </h2><p>Accomplished professional in the field of international higher education initiatives, specializing in fostering strategic global partnerships. With a wealth of experience in programs such as the Global Fulbright Program, Brazil Scientific Mobility Program, Whitaker Biomedical Program, USAID, and IIE’s Generation Study Abroad, Sylvia is an expert in developing and nurturing international collaborations. As the Director of the IIE Center for International Partnerships, she plays a vital role in driving impactful global educational initiatives. Sylvia’s deep understanding of the intricacies of international partnerships has been honed through her previous positions at institutions like the University of Nebraska-System and organizations like APAIE.</p>

Cori Crisfield

Supports a variety of programs within the IIE Center for International Partnerships. In particular, Cori manages the IIE Global E3 consortium, which enables engineering students to go abroad to member universities while earning credit at home. Each application cycle, Cori provides placement guidance, advising, and programmatic support to the Global E3 consortium, as well as oversees consortium partnerships and MOU maintenance. Cori also supports the Center’s flagship International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP), which aims to guide U.S. institutions in forming strategic, sustainable academic partnerships with the focus country. Cori graduated from Hamilton College with a degree in Public Policy and Environmental Studies after taking a gap year in the Dominican Republic and Spain.

<h2>Cori Crisfield </h2><p>Supports a variety of programs within the IIE Center for International Partnerships. In particular, Cori manages the IIE Global E3 consortium, which enables engineering students to go abroad to member universities while earning credit at home. Each application cycle, Cori provides placement guidance, advising, and programmatic support to the Global E3 consortium, as well as oversees consortium partnerships and MOU maintenance. Cori also supports the Center’s flagship International Academic Partnership Program (IAPP), which aims to guide U.S. institutions in forming strategic, sustainable academic partnerships with the focus country. Cori graduated from Hamilton College with a degree in Public Policy and Environmental Studies after taking a gap year in the Dominican Republic and Spain.</p>

Susan Buck Sutton

Fellow at IIE’s Center on International Partnerships, with 40 years’ experience as faculty and chief international administrator at two U.S. institutions: Bryn Mawr College and Indiana University. She has been President of AIEA, and officer or board member at NAFSA, ACE, AAC&U, IAU, the Forum on Education Abroad, and several other organizations. Sutton has published five books and over 70 articles, including Developing Strategic International Partnerships: Models for Initiating and Sustaining Innovative Institutional Linkages (2011). She is particularly interested in bi- or multi-national approaches to international academic partnerships and has given workshops on this topic in over 20 countries. Sutton received her B.A. from Bryn Mawr College and her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) – both in anthropology.

<h2>Susan Buck Sutton</h2><p>Fellow at IIE’s Center on International Partnerships, with 40 years’ experience as faculty and chief international administrator at two U.S. institutions: Bryn Mawr College and Indiana University. She has been President of AIEA, and officer or board member at NAFSA, ACE, AAC&amp;U, IAU, the Forum on Education Abroad, and several other organizations. Sutton has published five books and over 70 articles, including Developing Strategic International Partnerships: Models for Initiating and Sustaining Innovative Institutional Linkages (2011). She is particularly interested in bi- or multi-national approaches to international academic partnerships and has given workshops on this topic in over 20 countries. Sutton received her B.A. from Bryn Mawr College and her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) – both in anthropology.</p>

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